Claimant v Capita Business Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal struck out the sex discrimination complaint on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success following a preliminary hearing.
Facts
Mrs Bharatan brought a sex discrimination claim against her former employer Capita Business Services Ltd. The respondent applied to have the claim struck out. The matter proceeded to a preliminary hearing held remotely by video on 19 November 2025.
Decision
Employment Judge Ferguson struck out the sex discrimination complaint, finding that it had no reasonable prospect of success. The claimant was unrepresented and appeared in person, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Practical note
A sex discrimination claim can be struck out at preliminary hearing stage where the tribunal determines it has no reasonable prospect of success, even where the claimant is unrepresented.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6008279/2024
- Decision date
- 19 November 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No